The current supply chain is still reeling from instability caused by the pandemic, resulting in a shortage of transportation, materials and labor. Consequently, food and beverage companies are feeling the direct effects of supply chain issues when planning and constructing new facilities or expanding their existing plants.
This year’s Annual Plant Construction Survey reflects the problems that COVID-19 started in 2020. For A&E/C (architectural & engineering/construction) firms, the top-three issues are: (1) fast project deployment, (2) overall costs/controlling costs and (3) scheduling equipment arrival to the job site. All three concerns are directly affected by supply chain issues.